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Overview

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Seasons:
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 full episode list
Release Date:
29 October 1981 (USA) more
Genre:
Comedy more
Plot:
Carl Kanisky is chief of police in Glenlawn, California. After the death of his wife, Margaret, he asks her friend... more
Awards:
Nominated for 2 Golden Globes. Another 12 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(2 articles)
Nell Carter Dead at 54
 (From Studio Briefing - Film News. 24 January 2003)

Actress and Singer Nell Carter Dies at 54
 (From WENN. 23 January 2003)

User Comments:
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Cast

 (Series Cast Summary - 9 of 77)

Nell Carter ... Nellie Ruth 'Nell' Harper (137 episodes, 1981-1987)
Lara Jill Miller ... Samantha 'Sam' Kanisky (107 episodes, 1981-1987)

Lauri Hendler ... Julie Kanisky / ... (97 episodes, 1981-1986)
Kari Michaelson ... Katie Kanisky (96 episodes, 1981-1986)
Dolph Sweet ... Chief Carl Kanisky (83 episodes, 1981-1985)
John Hoyt ... Grandpa Stanley Kanisky (78 episodes, 1982-1987)

Joseph Lawrence ... Joey Donovan (77 episodes, 1983-1987)
Telma Hopkins ... Addy Wilson (68 episodes, 1983-1987)
Howard Morton ... Officer Ralph Simpson (50 episodes, 1981-1986)
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Additional Details

Runtime:
30 min (137 episodes)
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.33 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
The episode "Cat Story", , was aired live over NBC-TV on 2 March 1985. more
Goofs:
Continuity: The front door of the set has a brass mail slot, but exterior shots are of a door with no slot. more
Quotes:
Chief: Joey, this is your brother Matt.
Nell: He said that he always wanted a dog.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in "Mystery Science Theater 3000: Soultaker (#11.1)" (1999) more
Soundtrack:
Gimme a Break more

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1 out of 10 people found the following comment useful:-
Good show, 3 May 2006
9/10
Author: Grace Zeh (filmgirlgz@gmail.com) from Chantilly, Virginia, USA

I used to watch this show when I was a little girl. Although I don't remember much about it, I must say that it was a pretty good show. Also, I don't think I've seen every episode. However, if you ask me, it was still a good show. I vaguely remember the theme song. Everyone was ideally cast, the costume design was great. The performances were top-grade, too. I just hope some network brings this series back one day so that I'll be able to see every episode. Before I wrap this up, I'd like to say that I'll always remember this show in my memory forever, even though I don't think I've seen every episode. Now, in conclusion, when and if this show is ever brought back on the air, I hope that you catch it one day before it goes off the air for good. Enough said.

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